Description
We make health happen at Bupa. Our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives and make a better world. As a Care Assistant at Ashby Court Care Home, you'll be at the heart of this, providing person-centred care that supports independence and honours choice.
Job Details
- Location: Ashby Court Care Home, Tamworth Road, Ashby-de-la-Zouch LE65 2PX
- Salary: £12.75 - £13.75 per hour depending on experience
- Permanent Full Time / Part Time
- Monday - Sunday 8am - pm OR 8pm - 8am (alternate weekend working required)
Key Responsibilities
- Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care.
- Observe and manage residents' behaviour with care and ensure to document and report any changes in accordance with the required legislation.
- Support residents' nutrition and hydration needs, encouraging and assisting them to eat and drink according to their care plan.
- Provide essential physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, both in groups and individually.
- Maintain accurate care plans in line with regulatory & legal requirements.
What We're Looking For
- Motivation, positivity, and great interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Desirable: Previous experience in a care home environment or a Health and Social Care qualification.
Benefits
- My Healthcare - Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support
- Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350
- Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes
- 28 days holiday
- Sick pay scheme to provide some reassurance and financial support during longer absences
- Long service rewards with ecards, extra holidays and money
- Free meal on every shift
- Interest-free annual travel loan to enable the purchase of public transport annual season tickets
- Range of Bupa pension plans
- Parental leave schemes
- Menopause Plan
- Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK